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Council looking at plans to expand Wixams

Building of the long overdue railway station has barely started but Wixams could expand by another 430 homes if plans for a development 'adjacent to the southern permitted extent'...

107 homes planned for site on Ford End Road

Bedford could have 107 new rental homes on a brownfield site on Ford End Road, Bedford if planning is approved. Bedford Borough Council has received plans for 'Queens Works', a build-to-rent...

Family home on London Road could become HMO

Plans have been submitted to change the use of a family home in Bedford to a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council show that 245 London...

Application made to create more sports, recreation, play and ‘teen provision’ for Wixams

An application to amend a Wixams developer contribution agreement has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposed changes to the Section 106 (s106) agreement...

Borough Council told not to repeat Winter Wonderland “farce”

Winter Wonderland is returning to Bedford Park this year, but Bedford Borough Council has said “no decisions” have been made for future years. Harpur Ward councillors have also...

New application made for demolition of brickworks in Stewartby

Stewartby developers have submitted an additional application to demolish former brickworks buildings to ensure their new homes plan remains on track...

Planning permission that would “cause harm” to listed building approved in Oakley

Monday’s Bedford Borough Council Planning Committee (August 12) was told the planned extension and out buildings at Courtyard Barn, The Drive, would result in a “very minor level of less than substantial harm...

No fast-track or missed consultations for Oakley planning application says council’s planning team

Concerns that an Oakley planning application had been fast-tracked or missed out on consultations are unfounded a meeting has heard. Monday’s Planning Committee...

A “slap in the face” for local democracy as new homes in Milton Ernest given green light

A councillor has said the approval of 25 new homes in Milton Ernest is a “slap in the face” for local democracy after the Parish Council objected to the plans. Monday’s Planning Committee...

Councillors “minded to approve” Wixams home-based hair salon

A Wixams home-based hair salon moved a step forward to obtaining planning permission after councillors said they are “minded to approve”. Last night (Monday, 12 August) Bedford Borough...